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Sunday, December 29, 2013

Cover Re-release and Review Touching Scars by Stacy Borel

Timber Nelson has recently
returned home after serving two tours in Iraq. Suffering from PTSD, he’s a
shadow of the man he was before his time in the military. Instead of learning
to live with the nightmares he faced in the war, he drowns them in a bottle of
Crown.

Katherine Pierce is
an alluring woman with dark brown hair, tattoos, and a fiery attitude. Yet her
history is one full of disturbing images that she’s been trying to run away
from for the better part of six years.

Undeniable
attraction between Timber and Kat reaches its peak and they both give in to the
unquestionable pull.

Will Timber be able
to save Kat from her past repeating itself?

And will they be
able to soothe each other’s scars? Or will their old scars become new wounds?

Only one word can describe this book....AMAZING!!!! I knew
going into this book there might be parts that I struggled with emotionally,
but I did not expect to become this attached to it. I have read Touching Scars
four times and it keeps getting better. Never have I read a book that involved
PTSD and seen it handled/discussed as well as Stacy has. This is a touchy subject these days, and if it isn't handled correctly can go completely wrong.
I have a personal connection with it and I will admit that I am extremely
impressed. Stacy blew me out of the water! The love story between Timber and Kat is one that I will NEVER forget. I have laughed, cried, gotten mad
and cried some more throughout the book. If you haven't read it yet, go get it
now.

Timber Nelson just finished two tours in Iraq and suffers
from PTSD. He watched his "band of brothers" dies and struggles with
the guilt everyday of being the only survivor. (Rip my heart out). He doesn't
think he deserves happiness, so when he sees Kat, a girl from HS, working at a
bar of course he isn't sure what to do. He has to talk to her and find out what
she has been up to.

Kat is not without her own demons and struggles. When she
sees Timber in the bar her first instinct is to run; he is/was friends with
Adam and wants nothing to do with him. But she tries to blow it off as she
doesn't know him. Timber of course isn't having that.

Timber and Kat later find they not only need each other to
breath and survive their pasts, but their lives will never be the same now that
they have each other. Kat will be pushed to her limits to see just how much she
cares for Timber when his PTSD strikes and Timber's tough guy act is put to the
test with Kat as well. They are a perfect balance for each other. As with any
relationship, life isn't perfect or without its struggles.

This is one love story you don't want to miss out on. I have
personally recommended Touching Scars to several people who like me, couldn't
put it down. Touching Scars has everything you want in a romance. Lust, love,
enemies, friendships put to the test, good times and bad. I don't think I will
ever truly be able to put into words how great this book is and what it means
to me.

Christy's Review

Touching Scars is an
absolutely amazing book! It will take you have you feeling a whole range of
emotions and keep you guessing about what could happen next. Kat and Timber
went to high school together. Kat was the one that everyone liked to pick on,
Timber was part of the popular crowd and saw what Kat had to deal with from his
friends. Kat couldn’t wait to move away as soon as she can and forget
everything about her high school experience. Timber is just out of the
military, struggling with PTSD and trying to find a job. Luck would have it
that they end up in the same town. After seeing each other at the local bar
where Kat works, Timber wants to catch up and see how Kat has been since high
school, Kat just wants to run the other way wanting nothing to do with anyone
from that time in her life. From the time their paths crossed again they knew
that each other kept secrets and struggled with personal demons they wanted to
recover from even if sharing them is harder than overcoming them. Kat and
Timber are perfect for each other if they can make it past the obstacles they
face. Touching Scars is the first book by Stacy Borel that I’ve read and I am
completely amazed by this book. It is a fantastic read that covers some touchy
subjects. I don’t know how many times I’ve read this book and can’t wait to
read it again.

What
inspired you to write this story?

I had this
idea sometime in late June, early July. I’ve always been associated with the
military in some capacity. I know that there are military books out there where
the guy struggles with PTSD, but I’d never personally read them. So I took the
idea, and let my mind wander. It built in my head to where I eventually had a
few scenes in my head that I couldn’t shake. That’s where Touching Scars was
“born”.

Are any of
your characters based people you know in real life?

No. As a
matter of fact, this is the first book I’ve not based a character off of
anybody. They are purely part of my imagination. HOWEVER… I put ONE true story
in TS that I was told over and over to put in. I won’t go into details for
those that haven’t read it. But the one story that is ALLLLLL mine, is Mel’s
story while playing cards. For those that have read it, yeah…. “where did it
go?” and “stick it before you lick it” is me. Enjoy!

Something
that I would think is difficult to write about is PTSD. Was writing about PTSD
difficult for you personally? How much research did you do?

It was in
the sense that I am attached to every single character I write about (yes, even
the bad ones.) I asked a TON of questions to someone in the Army and learned
that there are different types of PTSD, and how it displays itself. It was
beyond enlightening, and I’m glad that I dug as deep as I could about the
issue. It became more personal for me that way.

Do you think
you will ever write another book about Timber and Kat?

I’m not
sure. My betas LOVED this book and demanded more. I didn’t end them in the
traditional sense that there is a wedding or babies, but I’m always a fan of a
HEA. I could easily continue them, but at this point, I’m happy where I’ve left
them.

What are
your must haves when writing?

I don’t
always have them, but I’m a HUGE Red Vines eater. I like to chew on one while
I’m typing away.

What hobbies
do you enjoy?

I honestly
love going out fishing with my husband. It’s relaxing. (although I’m competitive
and try to out-fish anybody that goes out with me lol) I’m also still a VERY
avid reader. If I don’t read, I feel like my writing veers away from everything
that I like in a book.

Is there
someone you couldn't go a day without talking to?

My husband.
He keeps me grounded, and reminds me every day that I have an ability and
talent to keep going, so do it.

What is your
favorite book?

As of
lately, I just finished the This Man Series…holy hell I want a Jesse Ward in my
house right now.

Do you think
social networking is important for authors?

It is. I’m
not sure how much more this needs expanding, it just is. And not as much in the
sense that it gets the books out there, but also in the sense that I’ve
developed some lifelong friendships with people I have yet to even meet in
person. That’s incredible to me.

What would
you like to say to your readers/fans?

Thank you
for giving me a chance. I know that there are a lot of books out there right
now that you could spend your time delving into, but thank you from the bottom
of my heart for picking up one of mine. I hope that you all find something to
take away with each one of my novels and you fall in love with them like I did
writing them.

I'm a Coast Guard wife and
currently a stay at home mom. I want to be a nurse when I "grow up."
My incredibly handsome husband and I have been married for 9 years and I have 2
amazing children that keep life interesting. I am an obsessive reader. I go
through 3-5 books a week on my Kindle and I whole-heartedly support my indie
authors. After reading well over a couple hundred books this year, I decided I
might give it a shot writing my own book. I dabbled with a few ideas and finally
settled on a story I know I'd personally read and I began the journey of
creating Ever Enough. I appreciate all the support I've been given by my
family, friends, and fellow indie authors. You've all shaped my view on life
and books and I'll be forever greatful!

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